DVC and six other Blocks successfully auctioned in 12th Round of Commercial Auctions

New Delhi: Damodar Valley Corporation, along with six other blocks, has successfully auctioned three fully explored and four partially explored coal blocks. The auctions were held from July 28 to July 31 2025.

The Coal Ministry has launched the 12th round of coal block auctions for commercial mining on March 27, 2025.

The seven blocks hold a combined geological reserve of approximately 1,761.49 million tonnes. The cumulative Peak Rated Capacity (PRC) of these blocks stands at 5.25 MTPA (excluding partially explored coal blocks).

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The auctions witnessed intense competition and achievs an average revenue share of 26.70%.

These seven blocks are expected to generate an annual revenue of approximately Rs 719.90 crore (excluding partially explored blocks), likely to attract a capital investment of around Rs 787.50 crore, and create 7,098 employment opportunities.

A total of 131 coal blocks has been auctioned successfully, with a production capacity of 277.31 Million Tonnes per year since the inception of commercial coal mining in 2020.

The Block after operationalization will immensely contribute to enhance domestic coal production and in making country self-reliant in coal sector. Collectively, these blocks are expected to generate annual revenue of Rs 39,359 crores, capital investment of Rs 41,597 Crores and provide employment for 3,74,916 people in coal-bearing regions.